Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7 MBL Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Woods Hole, MA02543
D Employer identification number

04-2104690
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 52,717,650
F Name and address of principal officer:
Huntington F Willard
7 MBL Street
Woods Hole,MA02543
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.mbl.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1888
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery and improving the human condition through research and education in biology, biomedicine, and environmental science.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 377
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 4,950
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 1,746
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 14,408,282 32,072,500
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,262,637 12,421,913
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,351,278 1,636,121
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 131,879 141,630
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 21,154,076 46,272,164
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,982,045 2,571,710
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 10,829,627 21,734,516
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,106,921    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 9,847,333 19,701,715
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 22,659,005 44,007,941
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,504,929 2,264,223
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 211,552,754 208,537,641
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 42,906,292 43,047,329
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 168,646,462 165,490,312
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery and improving the human condition through research and education in biology, biomedicine, and environmental science. Founded in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in 1888, the MBL is a private, nonprofit institution and an affiliate of the University of Chicago.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 30,681,870 including grants of $ 1,709,685 ) (Revenue $ 10,658,102 )
The Marine Biological Laboratory maintains laboratories for the scientific study and investigation of a wide range of biological studies from biomedical to ecological research.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,812,851 including grants of $ 862,025 ) (Revenue $ 1,763,811 )
The Marine Biological Laboratory is an established educational organization of biology and natural history with an internationally renowned course faculty and world-wide student population.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet39,494,721
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
293
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
377
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
22
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , CA , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WI , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMary S Harrington7 MBL Street   Woods Hole,MA02543 (508) 289-7239
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Huntington Willard......................................................................
President and Director
 40
.................
0 		X   X       621,363 0 41,265
(2) Robert Ament......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Millicent Bell......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Thomas Crane......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Paul Dupee......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(6) David Fithian......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
45 		X           0 568,477 36,556
(7) Patrick Gage......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(8) James Galloway......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(9) David Greene......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(10) David Hibbitt......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Eric Isaacs......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
48 		X           0 765,746 109,550
(12) Ethan Lerner......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Walter Massey......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(14) John McCarter......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Edward Owens......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Saul Pannell......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Jeffrey Pierce......................................................................
Trustee
 1
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) George Putnam........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Patricia Robertson........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Charles Rosenthal........................................................................
Vice Chair of the Board
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(21) John Rowe........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(22) James Sharp........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(23) William Speck........................................................................
Trustee
 1
.......................0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Robert Zimmer........................................................................
Chair of the Board
 1
.......................55 		X           0 2,722,029 510,858
(25) Mary Harrington........................................................................
Treasurer & Director of Finance
 40
.......................0 		    X       191,296 0 34,535
(26) Darren Reisberg........................................................................
Secretary of the Corporation
 1
.......................40 		    X       0 296,475 31,935
(27) Paul Speer........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 40
.......................0 		    X       295,747 0 41,002
(28) Jonathan Gitlin........................................................................
Director Division of Research
 40
.......................0 		      X     273,788 0 41,265
(29) Christopher Neill........................................................................
Director Ecosystems Center
 40
.......................0 		      X     189,287 0 26,571
(30) David Mark Welch........................................................................
Director Bay Paul Center
 40
.......................0 		      X     165,346 0 32,012
(31) Jerry Melillo........................................................................
Distinguished Scientist
 40
.......................0 		        X   225,906 0 37,702
(32) Mitchell Sogin........................................................................
Distinguished Scientist
 40
.......................0 		        X   218,479 0 36,938
(33) Roger Hanlon........................................................................
Director Marine Resource Center
 40
.......................0 		        X   209,381 0 28,314
(34) William Reznikoff........................................................................
Director of Education thru December 2015
 40
.......................0 		        X   175,175 0 17,661
(35) Scott Koerner........................................................................
Director Information Technology
 40
.......................0 		        X   165,733 0 14,756
(36) Joan Ruderman........................................................................
Former President & Director
 1
.......................0 		          X 179,500 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,911,001 4,352,727 1,040,920
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet34
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Sodexo Inc

PO Box 360170
Pittsburgh,PA15251 		Food service 1,944,227
Elsevier BV

PO Box 7247 8455
Philidelphia,PA19170 		Electronic subscripton service 429,477
Otto Harrassowitz GmbH and Co KG

65174 Wiesbaden
Allemagne    
GM 		Electronic subscription services 352,617
Shawmut Woodworking and Supply

500 Harrison Ave
Suite 200
Boston,MA02118 		Construction services 271,316
Flagship Roofing and Sheet Metal

159 County Rd
E Freetown,MA02717 		Construction services 181,410
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 1,350
c Fundraising events..1c 26,020
d Related organizations1d 9,009,667
e Government grants (contributions)1e 14,497,928
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 8,537,535
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 206,651
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 32,072,500
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Education, Research and Publications 541700 10,249,352 10,249,352 0 0
b Tuition, Dorm and Dining 611600 1,346,351 1,346,351 0 0
c Library 519100 21,493 21,493 0 0
d Advertising 541800 4,950 0 4,950 0
e Rental Income 532000 799,767 799,767 0 0
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 12,421,913
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 745,451 0 0 745,451
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 22,707 0 0 22,707
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 7,316,628
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 6,425,958
c Gain or (loss) 0 890,670
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 890,670 0 0 890,670
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 26,020of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 18,835
b Less: direct expenses ...b 19,528
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -693 0 -693
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 119,616 119,616 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 119,616
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 46,272,164 12,536,579 4,950 1,658,135
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,203,607 1,203,607
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,239,962 1,239,962
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 128,141 128,141
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,037,549 267,161 1,770,388 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 14,714,976 13,756,019 524,192 434,765
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,265,428 1,199,642 28,847 36,939
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,586,610 2,452,140 58,964 75,506
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,129,953 1,071,210 25,758 32,985
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 67,267 0 67,267 0
c Accounting ........... 211,701 0 211,701 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,106,206 1,106,206 0 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 12,755 12,414 0 341
13 Office expenses ....... 0 0 0 0
14 Information technology ...... 0 0 0 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 2,169,504 1,970,637 90,967 107,900
17 Travel ............ 1,369,981 1,348,037 19,191 2,753
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 110,742 99,018 8,761 2,963
20 Interest ........... 1,020,478 970,020 40,925 9,533
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 4,722,379 4,283,267 189,387 249,725
23 Insurance ... 506,110 452,526 40,041 13,543
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Subcontracts 1,950,281 1,950,281 0 0
b Equipment and equipment maintenance 624,001 575,043 35,825 13,133
c Serials 221,395 221,060 212 123
d Supplies 2,884,011 2,813,756 44,441 25,814
e All other expenses 2,724,904 2,374,574 249,432 100,898
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 44,007,941 39,494,721 3,406,299 1,106,921
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,143,643 1 2,544,236
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 615,589 2 660,979
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 4,150,835 3 7,897,599
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 834,348 4 1,011,733
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 230,250 7 230,250
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 164,928 8 129,363
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 827,322 9 484,324
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 181,642,121
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 72,915,524 111,667,265 10c 108,726,597
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 6,395,680 11 8,340,003
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 82,011,946 12 76,261,128
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,510,948 15 2,251,429
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 211,552,754 16 208,537,641
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,736,257 17 3,214,378
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 4,631,488 19 4,355,335
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 28,895,000 20 27,982,701
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 5,643,547 25 7,494,915
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 42,906,292 26 43,047,329
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 91,266,748 30 88,337,742
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 24,367,392 31 21,060,222
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 53,012,322 32 56,092,348
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 168,646,462 33 165,490,312
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 211,552,754 34 208,537,641
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
46,272,164
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
44,007,941
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
2,264,223
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
168,646,462
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,541,052
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-1,879,321
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
165,490,312
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID: 15000352
Software Version: v1.00
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 25,636,580 28,228,946 29,039,910 14,408,282 32,072,500 129,386,218
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 25,636,580 28,228,946 29,039,910 14,408,282 32,072,500 129,386,218
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 3,725,000
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 125,661,218
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 25,636,580 28,228,946 29,039,910 14,408,282 32,072,500 129,386,218
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,936,192 1,552,814 12,595,000 427,606 772,110 17,283,722
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 15,985 46,931 0 0 1,746 64,662
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 257,906 154,257 171,472 105,219 119,616 808,470
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 147,543,072
12
12
53,264,201
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
85.169 %
15
15
83.911 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other income shows miscellaneous activity.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
  		Employer identification number
04-2104690
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
  		Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
  		Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 82,011,946 79,889,342 76,021,357 69,096,170 62,973,662
b Contributions ... 414,836 1,308,592 548,283 1,147,784 4,165,304
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -1,910,070 2,859,342 7,007,880 8,734,834 7,714,120
d Grants or scholarships ... 4,255,584 2,045,330 3,688,178 2,957,431 3,249,649
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		0 0 0 0 2,507,267
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 76,261,128 82,011,946 79,889,342 76,021,357 69,096,170
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet12 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet69 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet19 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ... 0 53,182,335 53,182,335
b Buildings 0 102,891,945 52,988,680 49,903,265
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment ... 0 25,567,841 19,926,844 5,640,997
e Other ... 0 0 0 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 108,726,597
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 0  
(2)Closely-held equity interests 0  
(3)Other
(A) University of Chicago Total Return Investment Pool 		76,261,128 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 76,261,128
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
Swap agreement liability 6,274,869
Future program resources 660,978
Annuities and Unitrusts Payable 559,068
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 7,494,915
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 42,751,280
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -3,541,052
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 20,168
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -3,520,884
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 46,272,164
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 46,272,164
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 45,907,430
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 1,954,770
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 1,954,770
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 43,952,660
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 55,281
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 55,281
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 44,007,941

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1 Rare books, journals and prints located and used in the MBL Library for research and preservation.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Rare books, journals and prints located and used in the MBL Library for research and preservation.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The endowment funds were established for a variety of purposes, including research, scholarships, library, plant and unrestricted.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Laboratory is a not-for-profit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the Code), and is generally exempt from income taxes pursuant to Section 501(a) of the Code. The Laboratory is required to assess uncertain tax positions and has determined that there were no such positions that are material to the financial statements.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Add back special event revenue of $20,601 for FY16 posted in FY15 and deduct special event expense of $21,241 for FY17 posted in FY16 for a net amount of -640. Net special event expense of $19,528 for FY16 for against revenue for a total deduction of $20,168.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Less change in value of $1,819,139 for the interest swap rate, less change in value of $48,539 for the annuities and less change in the Post Retirement Health Plan of $87,092.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Add back special event expense of $4,088 for FY16 posted in FY15 and deduct special event expense of $9,906 for FY17 posted in FY16 for a net amount of -$5,818. Deduct total special event expense of $19,528 and add imputed income of $80,627 for MBL provided housing to employees shown on W-2 only for FY16 for a total addition of $55,281.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education 31,074
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education. 114,886
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education 13,478
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education 14,885
South America 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education 10,719
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education. 1,489
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Program Services Travel related to research and education 776
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 187,307
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States) Research grants 66,051 EFT 0    
East Asia and the Pacific Research grants 42,797 EFT 0    
Sub-Saharan Africa Research grants 15,484 EFT 0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
3
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
2
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 For subawards to institutions outside the United States, a budget, including the budget for the subaward, is prepared by the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and forwarded to the prime funding agency for approval. When approval is received, an agreement between the MBL and the subawardee is prepared. The agreement is required to include a budget, justification and description of work to be completed. Additional information such as an annual audit report may be requested as applicable. This agreement must be approved and signed by a signatory official of the subawardee. Reporting is required of all foreign subawards including itemized invoices with detailed justification of charges to verify their appropriateness and reasonableness and prepared on a basis comparable to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of the United States of America. Invoices are reviewed by OSP and then forwarded to the MBL Principle Investigator (PI) for review and approval. Approved invoices are forwarded to MBL Financial Services for processing. MBL may also require progress reports the same as stipulated by the prime agreement and the MBL PI.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

MBL Summer Concert
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
44,855
 
 
44,855

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
26,020
 
 
26,020
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
18,835
 
 
18,835



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . . 0     0
5 Noncash prizes . . . . 0     0
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 0     0
7 Food and beverages . . . 3,287   0 3,287
8 Entertainment . . . . 7,468   0 7,468
9 Other direct expenses . . . 8,773     8,773
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 19,528
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -693
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
8,773
 
 
8,773


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number
04-2104690
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
60 Bigelow Drive
E Boothbay,ME04544 		01-6006001 501(c)(3) 7,846 0     Research
(2) Bishop Museum
1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu,HI96817 		99-6048707 501(c)(3) 14,307 0     Research
(3) Dartmouth College
HB 7660
Hanover,NH03755 		02-0222111 501(c)(3) 44,135 0     Research
(4) Desert Research Institute
2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno,NV89512 		88-6000024 501(c)(3) 24,928 0     Research
(5) Hawaii Pacific University
1164 Bishop Street
Suite 1200
Honolulu,HI96813 		90-0113930 501(c)(3) 10,074 0     Research
(6) J Craig Venter Institute
4120 Capricorn Lane
La Jolla,CA92037 		52-1842938 501(c)(3) 41,900 0     Research
(7) Kansas State University
2323 Anderson Ave
Suite 600
Manhattan,KS66502 		48-0667209 501(c)(3) 8,710 0     Research
(8) Massachusetts Audobon Society
208 S Great Road
Lincoln,MA01773 		04-2104702 501(c)(3) 27,400 0     Research
(9) Notre Dame
836A Grace Hall
Notre Dame,IN46556 		35-0868188 501(c)(3) 58,723 0     Research
(10) Oregon University
PO Box 1086
Corvallis,OR97339 		61-1730890 501(c)(3) 19,653 0     Research
(11) University of Connecticut
263 farmington Ave
Farmington,CT06030 		67-0772160 501(c)(30 44,020 0     Research
(12) University of Georgia Research
279 Williams Street
Athens,GA30602 		58-1353149 501(c)(3) 28,435 0     Research
(13) University of Maine
5717 Corbett Hall
Room 404
Orono,ME04469 		01-6011501 501(c)(3) 33,579 0     Research
(14) University of Massachusetts
405 Goodell Building
140 Hicks Way
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501(c)(3) 184,333 0     Research
(15) University of Michigan
1015 LSA
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(c)(3) 186,636 0     Research
(16) University of New Hampshire
51 College Road
Durham,NH03824 		02-6000937 501(c)(3) 69,737 0     Research
(17) University of South Carolina
901 Summer Street
Columbia,SC29208 		57-0937350 501(c)(3) 120,392 0     Research
(18) University of Tennessee
210 Student Services Building
Knoxville,TN37996 		62-6047697 501(c)(3) 34,557 0     Research
(19) University of Utah
PO Box 410027
Salt Lake City,UT84141 		87-6000525 501(c)(3) 21,928 0     Research
(20) University of Vermont
85 S Prospect Street
340 Waterman Building
Burlington,VT05405 		03-0179440 501(c)(3) 115,129 0     Research
(21) University of Washington
12455 Collections Drive
Chicago,IL60693 		91-6001537 501(c)(3) 65,541 0     Research
(22) Utah State University
2400 Old Main Hill
Logan,UT84322 		87-6000052 501(c)(3) 36,980 0     Research
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
22
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Research awards 20 377,937 0    
(2) Scholarships 244 862,025 0    
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The Senior Federal Grants Accountant and Director of Finance oversee all grant, contract or cooperative agreement awards compliance. This includes establishing a new job center for each award, reconciling allowable expenses to the sponsor's requirements, accounting of all costs on active awards, ensuring grant contract or cooperative agreement expenses do not exceed the award revenues, completing all billing to government and private agencies, and completing a financial close-out of all finished awards assuring proper reporting to federal and non-federal agencies.
Schedule I, Part III Research award oversight is provided by the Division of Research staff. Research award applications are reviewed by a committee of internal and external scientists, who meet with the Director of the Division of Research to make their recommendations for the final determination of specific awards and award amounts. The Senior Administrator for the Division of Research tracks the awardees' research progress and expenditures through their stay at MBL to ensure that the awardees stay closely within budget and reviews the required report due approximately one month after the completion of the term covered by the research award. Scholarships are awarded by the Division of Education from grants and contributions some of which are restricted for specific use. The Director of the Division of Education determines the amount and if a student is eligible for a scholarship according to these restrictions. Awards are first used to cover tuition costs and then room, board, and travel if the amount awarded allows this.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Huntington WillardPresident and Director (i)

(ii)		 577,400
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		43,963
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		662,628
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Paul SpeerChief Operating Officer (i)

(ii)		 267,585
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		28,162
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		14,502
-------------
0 		336,749
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Mary HarringtonTreasurer & Director of Finance (i)

(ii)		 191,296
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		19,770
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		225,831
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Jonathan GitlinDirector Division of Research (i)

(ii)		 273,788
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		26,500
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		315,053
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Christopher NeillDirector Ecosystems Center (i)

(ii)		 189,287
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		18,935
-------------
0 		7,636
-------------
0 		215,858
-------------
0 		 
-------------
0
6David Mark WelchDirector Bay Paul Center (i)

(ii)		 165,346
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,247
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		197,358
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Jerry MelilloDistinguished Scientist (i)

(ii)		 225,906
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,937
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		263,608
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Mitchell SoginDistinguished Scientist (i)

(ii)		 218,479
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		22,173
-------------
0 		14,765
-------------
0 		255,417
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Roger HanlonDirector Marine Resource Center (i)

(ii)		 209,381
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		20,678
-------------
0 		7,636
-------------
0 		237,695
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10William ReznikoffDirector of Education thru December 2015 (i)

(ii)		 175,175
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		16,954
-------------
0 		707
-------------
0 		192,836
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Scott KoernerDirector Information Technology (i)

(ii)		 160,359
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,374
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		14,756
-------------
0 		180,489
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Joan RudermanFormer President & Director (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		179,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		179,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13David FithianTrustee (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
514,982 		0
-------------
49,500 		0
-------------
3,995 		0
-------------
21,200 		0
-------------
15,356 		0
-------------
605,033 		0
-------------
 
14Eric IsaacsTrustee (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
755,638 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
10,108 		0
-------------
21,200 		0
-------------
88,350 		0
-------------
875,296 		0
-------------
0
15Robert ZimmerChair of the Board (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
1,056,288 		0
-------------
1,628,567 		0
-------------
37,174 		0
-------------
368,000 		0
-------------
142,858 		0
-------------
3,232,887 		0
-------------
1,237,756
16Darren ReisbergSecretary of the Corporation (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
275,094 		0
-------------
20,500 		0
-------------
881 		0
-------------
21,200 		0
-------------
10,735 		0
-------------
328,410 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Temporary housing was provided to the President/Director, the COO and a highly compensated employee in 2015. The fair market value of the housing was grossed up and included on the 2015 W-2 for these individuals.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 Joan Ruderman, Former President & Director until 11/15/14, received a severance payment in the amount of $29,500 in 2015. Joan Ruderman worked as a consultant for the MBL after her resignation as President & Director in 2014 and was paid $150,000 for consulting work in 2015.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number
04-2104690
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Mass Development Finance Agency
  		04-3431814 57583RFL4 04-26-2006 34,000,000 Renovation of facilities and refinancing   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 6,017,299      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 34,500,092      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 134,301      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 0      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 18,825,538      
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0      
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2008
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? ....   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? ..... X              
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............... X              
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X              
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?   X            
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 2.58 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet 0.17 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 ............. 2.75 %      
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ... X              
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		  X            
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........ X              
c No rebate due? .........   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X              
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider .......... Morgan Stanley
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge ......... 3030 %      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ...... X              
e Was the hedge terminated? ........   X            
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? X              
b Name of provider .......... Trans America
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC ......... 150 %      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........ X              
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ...   X            
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations?   X            
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K, Part II, Line 3-04/26/2006 34,000,000 Mass Development Finance Agency The remaining proceeds of the bond issue (not identified elsewhere in Part II) were used to refinance existing bonds.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Zeiss LLC
  		Trustee 103,555 Purchase of scientific equipment by the MBL fromZeiss LLC of which James Sharp, MBL trustee, is President.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 18 206,651 Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Scientific equipment ) X 1 11,459 Market value
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Stock donations are typically received in the MBL's Morgan Stanley Smith Barney account and typically sold as soon as possible by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 On July 1, 2013 the Laboratory entered into an affiliation agreement with the University of Chicago (the University) located in Chicago, Illinois. Under this affiliation the University became the sole member of the Laboratory. The University of Chicago as sole member has the right to exercise all powers conferred on members of non-profit corporations under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 180, and also has certain reserved powers to approve or disapprove of certain fundamental decisions concerning the Corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The University as sole member has the power to appoint and remove members of the Board Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The University of Chicago as sole member has the power to take certain actions with respect to the MBL after prior consultation with the MBL's Board of Directors, and the power to approve or disapprove certain actions taken by the MBL.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing the Form 990, Members of the Executive Committee and Audit committee of the Laboratory's Board of Trustees were given an opportunity to review portions of the Form 990 relevant to the areas of oversight of those committees. The completed draft Form 990 (and Form 990-T), including all schedules was posted on a secure website accessible to all trustees to allow them to review the form, provide comments, and ask any questions. Information about accessing the website was distributed in advance to all trustees. The draft form remained available on the website for approximately one week, after which online access ended to allow the Laboratory time to finalize the Form 990 and Form 990T for filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All Trustees, Officers, Faculty, Senior Administrators, and other employees of the Laboratory are subject to conflict of interest policies that among other things, define material financial disclosure of information, and specify procedures to be followed in managing these conflicts. The Laboratory's Conflict of Interest Policies (COI) for Trustees and Officers, requires disclosure, whenever a Trustee or a related party engages in an activity that could be considered a conflict of interest. Trustees are reminded that questions regarding the conflict of interest policy may be raised informally and confidentially at any time with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Chair of the Nominating and the Governance Committee, or the University of Chicago's Vice President and General counsel. All Trustees must annually disclose actual and potential conflicts of interest by completing a Confidential Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement (COI) and acknowledgement, and these disclosures must be updated as new information becomes available that could affect the Trustee;s stated interests. The University of Chicago's Vice President and General Counsel, in consultation with the Nominating and Governance Committee and senior Laboratory administration, will compile the disclosures into a confidential database and prepare for each Trustee a written acknowledgement of the disclosure that identifies any pending Laboratory transactions that may be affected by the disclosure. The Chair of the Board of Trustees will also review all disclosed potential conflicts of interest before making Board committee assignments. Regardless of these efforts, Trustees must be alert to any and all potential conflicts. To the extent that a potential conflict has not been addressed, it should be brought to the immediate attention of the Chair of the Board, the Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, or the University of Chicago's Vice President and General Counsel; the Trustee should also abstain from participating in or voting on the matter. Actions in this regard will be reflected in any official meeting minutes. The Laboratory requires that employees (MBL staff members) complete a Conflict of Interest (COI) statement annually. The statement is reviewed by the Human Resource Director and the Director Division of Research and Programs. If it is felt there may be a conflict of interest on any of the statements it is brought to the attention of the MBL Compliance Committee for resolution. Any MBL staff member who is or is to be involved in a MBL business transaction in which a potential for conflict of interest may exist, is required to report such potential conflict to the Chief Operating Officer. The MBL shall take action to assure that the transaction, if it is to proceed, is on fair and reasonable terms and in the best interest of the laboratory. Someone other than the individual with the conflict must initiate the resolution for action and make the necessary decisions and control the transaction(s). The individual with the conflict must recuse themselves from the decision-making process.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The conflict of interest policy is available on MBL's website. Financial statements are available upon request to the Director of Finance.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Add back the change in value of the interest rate swap of $1,819,139, the change in value of annuities of $48,539, the post retirement health plan change of $87,092 and add back the net of special event expense of $5,821 deferred from prior year on form 990 only. Deduct imputed income for MBL provided housing to employees of $80,627 and deduct the special event revenue of $643 deferred in prior year on form 990 only.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
 
Employer identification number

04-2104690
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)TR U A Marine Biological Laboratory
7 MBL Street

Woods Hole,MA02543
13-6044672 		General support of the MBL NY 4947(a)(1) NA Trustees
 
 
No
(2)TR U A Marine Biological Lab Library
7 MBL Street

Woods Hole,MA02543
13-6045011 		Support for the MBL Library NY 4947(a)(1) NA Trustees
 
 
No
(3)Arch Development Corporation
5555 S Woodlawn

Chicago,IL60637
36-3485244 		Tech Transfer IL 501(c)(3) 11-Type II University of Chicago
 
 
No
(4)Chapin Hall Center for Children
1313 E 60th Street

Chicago,IL60637
36-2167012 		Policy Research IL 501(c)(3) 7 N/A
 
No
(5)Chicago Tumor Institute
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
23-7136019 		Supp Research IL 501(c)(3) 11 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(6)Court Theatre Fund
5535 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-3203660 		Arts Support IL 501(c)(3) 11-TYPE I University of Chicago
 
 
No
(7)Fermi Research Alliance LLC
PO Box 500

Batavia,IL60510
57-1239010 		Manage Lab IL 501(c)(3) 7 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(8)Hymen Milgrom Supporting Organization
33 N Lasalle Street
STE 2131
Chicago,IL60602
46-6789522 		Education Research VA 501(c)(3) 3 N/A
 
No
(9)Lake Park Associates
5801 Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-6111317 		Prop Holding IL 501(c)(2)   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(10)Maroon Investments LLC
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
 Holding Company DE     University of Chicago
 
 
No
(11)National Opinion Research Center
55 E Monroe Street
20th Floor
Chicago,IL60603
36-2167808 		Surveys IL 501(c)(3) 7 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(12)Phoenix Overlay Fund LTD
c/o 401 N Michigan Avenue

Chicago,IL60611
 Investing CJ NA   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(13)Southeast Chicago Commission
1511 East 53rd Street

Chicago,IL60615
36-2226282 		Community Services IL 501(c)(3) 7 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(14)The John Crerar Foundation
5730 S Ellis Avenue

Chicao,IL60637
36-3155157 		Library Support IL 501(c)(3) 11- TYPE I University of Chicago
 
 
No
(15)The Quadrangle Club
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-1655190 		Social Club IL 501(c)(7)   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(16)The University of Chicago Cloisters Club
1212 E 59th Street

Chicago,IL60637
 Social Club IL 501(c)(7)   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(17)The University of Chicago FDN in Hong Kong LTD
16 Harcourt Road
Room 1005
Admirality    
HK
Fundraising HK NA   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(18)Theory and Computing Science Building Trust
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
51-6596577 		Research Building IL     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(19)UChicago Argonne LLC
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
68-0628477 		Manage Lab IL     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(20)UChicago Impact LLC
5801 S Ellils Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
61-1682394 		Education Consulting IL     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(21)UChicago Research Bangladesh LLC
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
 Research IL 501(c)(3)   N/A
 
 
(22)UChicago Research Bangladesh LTD
House No 388
Road 24 1212
Mohakhali,Dhaka  
BG
Research BG NA   UC Research International
 
 
No
(23)UChicago Research International LTD
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
26-2741573 		Research IL 501(c)(3) 11-TYPE I University of Chicago
 
 
No
(24)UChicago Trading
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
30-0517735 		Investing CJ     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(25)University of Chicago Booth School of Business LTD
25 Basinghall Street
EC2V 5HA
London    
UK
Education UK NA   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(26)University of Chicago Booth School of Business LTD
101 Penang Road
Dhoby Ghaut    
SN
Education SN NA   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(27)University of Chicago Cancer Research FDN
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-6056201 		Supp Research IL 501(c)(3) 11-TYPE I University of Chicago
 
 
No
(28)University of Chicago Center in Paris
6 Rue Thomas Mann 75013
Paris    
FR
Education FR NA NA University of Chicago
 
 
No
(29)University of Chicago Charter School Corp
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-4225812 		Education IL 501(c)(3) 2 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(30)University of Chicago Foundation Limited (UK)
5th Floor Alder Castle
10 Noble
London    
UK
98-0525557 		Fundraising UK     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(31)University of Chicago Medical Center
5481 S Maryland Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-3488183 		Medical Care IL 501(c)(3) 3 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(32)University of Chicago Property Holding Corp
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-6108743 		Property Holding IL 501(C)(2)   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(33)University of Chicago Retiree Medical Trust
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-3999692 		Medical IL 501(c)(3) 2 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(34)University of Chicago Self Insurance Trust
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-3020034 		Malpractice trust IL 501(c)(3) 2 University of Chicago
 
 
No
(35)University of Chicago
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
36-2177139 		Education IL 501(c)(3) 2 N/A
 
No
(36)University of Chicago Trust India
GB 10-12 Rest House Crescent
Bangalore    
IN
Fundraising IN NA   University of Chicago
 
 
No
(37)Harper Court LLC
5801 S Ellis Avenue

Chicago,IL60637
 Manage property IL     University of Chicago
 
 
 
(38)Asian Health Coalition
180 W Washington Street
Suite 1000
Chicago,IL60602
31-1607193 		Healthcare accessibility IL 501(c)(3) 7 University of Chicago
 
 
No
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) UChicago Center in India Private Limited

2/11 B Jangpura A
New Delhi    
IN
Consulting IN N/A
 C          
(2) UChicago (Beijing) Consulting Co LTD

Unit 1-10 Culture Place
Remmin University
Beijing    
CH
Consulting CH N/A
 C          










Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R, Part II For purposes of completeness, the entities listed below are disregarded entities of the University of Chicago Medical Center, a related entity: UCMC Community Physicians LLC, 5841 S Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, EIN:38-3865637, Primary Activity:Physician Services, Legal Domicile: Illinois. University of Chicago Medicine Care Network LLC, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, EIN: 47-222269, Primary Activity: Healthcare, Legal Domicile: Illinois. Also note: The University of Chicago Medical Center is a less than 50% member in a joint venture with UCMC/SCH Oncology JV LLC, a tax exempt entity, 1850 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL, 60451, EIN 32-2436795. And the University of Chicago Medicine Care Network, LLC, a disregarded entity of the University of Chicago Medical Center, is the sole member of the following related entities: UCM Care Network Medical Group Inc., 5841 S Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, EIN 47-4221241, Primary Activity: Healthcare, Legal Domicile: Illinois. University of Chicago Medicine Care Network Affiliated Physicians LLC, 5841 S Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637, EIN: 47-42339818, Primary Activity: Healthcare, Legal Domicile: Illinois.
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